Day 2 begins on Clear Lake

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The time is 4:30 a.m. and the first signs of life appear at Konocti Resort Marina. The takeoff is one hour away for Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The time is 4:30 a.m. and the first signs of life appear at Konocti Resort Marina. The takeoff is one hour away for Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Western Regional presented by Magellan Outdoors.
The competition includes a non-boater from each of the 11 states.
The competition includes a non-boater from each of the 11 states.
It is so early that only a few boaters have arrived at the lake. Takeoff is not until 5:30 a.m.
It is so early that only a few boaters have arrived at the lake. Takeoff is not until 5:30 a.m.
One early bird is already bringing out the rods for the day ahead on Clear Lake.
One early bird is already bringing out the rods for the day ahead on Clear Lake.
As more non-boaters begin to arrive.
As more non-boaters begin to arrive.
Among those is Mark Torrez, team captain of the California B.A.S.S. Nation.
Among those is Mark Torrez, team captain of the California B.A.S.S. Nation.
As more boaters arrive the lights come on.
As more boaters arrive the lights come on.
In the background is Clear Lake, the largest natural lake in California.
In the background is Clear Lake, the largest natural lake in California.
There is finally enough light for picture taking prior to the upcoming takeoff.
There is finally enough light for picture taking prior to the upcoming takeoff.
Meanwhile, on another end of the dock are anglers preparing for another competition.
Meanwhile, on another end of the dock are anglers preparing for another competition.
Those anglers are fishing the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Those anglers are fishing the Carhartt College Western Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Boats for both competitions take off and return to the same marina. B.A.S.S. Nation contestants begin returning at 2 p.m. The college anglers follow at 3 p.m.
Boats for both competitions take off and return to the same marina. B.A.S.S. Nation contestants begin returning at 2 p.m. The college anglers follow at 3 p.m.
Anglers from both competitions will qualify for their respective national championships from this event.
Anglers from both competitions will qualify for their respective national championships from this event.
Audrey McKinney, president of the Colorado B.A.S.S. Nation, does a Facebook Live from the dock.
Audrey McKinney, president of the Colorado B.A.S.S. Nation, does a Facebook Live from the dock.
Fans, friends and family back in Colorado get to see the anglers in action.
Fans, friends and family back in Colorado get to see the anglers in action.
As Hank Weldon lines up the boats. Each will leave in order and return in staggered flights.
As Hank Weldon lines up the boats. Each will leave in order and return in staggered flights.
Audrey is busy this morning. Besides Facebook Live she takes photos for the team.
Audrey is busy this morning. Besides Facebook Live she takes photos for the team.
Sunny skies are in the forecast, although an approaching front will bring clouds to the area.
Sunny skies are in the forecast, although an approaching front will bring clouds to the area.
Daylon Smith and Ty Falconer await their turn to leave the dock. They are 16th with 12 pounds, 9 ounces, after Day 1.
Daylon Smith and Ty Falconer await their turn to leave the dock. They are 16th with 12 pounds, 9 ounces, after Day 1.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart takes in the morning as the final boats leave the dock.
B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart takes in the morning as the final boats leave the dock.